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Funding Cuts Leave Children Vulnerable to Malaria Resurgence

12/28/2025

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A U.S.-funded artesunate program reduced malaria deaths in northern Cameroon but faced disruptions after U.S. President Donald Trump cut funding, causing drug shortages.
Abdul Aziz Adamou of northern Cameroon rushed his 3-year-old son Mohammadou to a hospital after severe malaria symptoms.
The child tested positive for malaria and received artesunate.
Malaria deaths fell by 60% from 2017 to 2024.
Funding cuts and drug shortages leave many children vulnerable.

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A U.S.-funded artesunate program reduced malaria deaths in northern Cameroon but faced disruptions after U.S. President Donald Trump cut funding, causing drug shortages.
Abdul Aziz Adamou of northern Cameroon rushed his 3-year-old son Mohammadou to a hospital after severe malaria symptoms.
The child tested positive for malaria and received artesunate.
Malaria deaths fell by 60% from 2017 to 2024.
Funding cuts and drug shortages leave many children vulnerable.